COVID-19 Guidance For Older Adult on Grocery Shopping ...

[Pages:1]COVID-19 Guidance For Older Adult on Grocery Shopping

Updated 3.26.2020

Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.Older adults and those at high risk should stay home whenever possible. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Family, friends, and neighbors are a great way to get your grocery shopping done while avoiding crowds and those who could be sick or carrying the disease.

Grocery Shopping Safety Tips for Older Adults during COVID-19: 1. Don't go out: a. Family, friends, and neighbors are a great way to get your grocery shopping done without leaving home b. Consider Delivery i. Consider delivered meals through programs like Meals ii. Consider having your groceries and prescriptions delivered 2. If you have to go out, take steps to protect yourself: a. Avoid close contact i. Put distance between yourself and other people, experts recommend 6 feet ii. Go during special senior hours b. Clean and disinfect at the store i. Disinfect anything you touch, the carts, baskets, door handles ii. Carry hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol with you c. Clean and disinfect when you get home i. Wash your hands as soon as you get home with soap and water for at least 20 seconds ii. Disinfect each item before putting it away iii. Always avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

If you need assistance with groceries, meals, or delivery, call the Maryland Access Point, who can direct you to special support services for those over 60. In these uncertain times, everyone need somebody to LEAN on.

Link to ways to get food and necessities Explore available services Ask for help when you need it Nobody has to do it alone. We're all in this together.

Baltimore City residents 60 years and older can do all this, and more, through Maryland Access Point. Visit or call 410-396-CARE(2273).

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